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Tomatoes
Roma Paste - Tomato
Ref : P6242
- Solanum lycopersicum
Bag of 35 seeds
This very old and renowned variety offers an abundance of red, elongated fruit, suitable for drying and making preserves and sauces. The fruit is firm and dense, with few seeds.
What are the characteristics of the Roma Paste tomato?
The Roma Paste tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, is a mid-season variety first recorded in 1800 and originally from Rome, Italy. This indeterminate-growing plant produces elongated red fruits with firm, sweet flesh. This Roman tomato is ideal for preserves and sauces.
How to grow Roma Paste tomatoes?
Roma Paste tomatoes can be sown from February to April, in pots or trays, under a very bright shelter and at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C.
- Bury seeds 5-7 mm deep in potting soil;
- Water the seedlings and keep the substrate moist;
- Set up tomatoes indoors under a light source or in a nursery;
- Transplant into pots when plants reach the stage of 2 to 4 true leaves. Bury the stem up to the two cotyledons to encourage root development and keep the tomatoes away from the cold;
- For 4 to 7 days before planting, take the tomatoes outside during the day to acclimatize them to the outdoors;
- As soon as the plants are strong, transplant the whole clump into the ground in full sunlight, after the last frosts (ice saints in May). Tomatoes intended for greenhouses can be planted when the indoor temperature no longer falls below 10°C;
- Maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm between plants, burying the stem up to the first leaves;
- Water tomato plants regularly after planting, without wetting the leaves and flowers.
It may be a good idea to plant companion plants between tomatoes, such as Tangerine tagetes or lemon basil, to repel pests.
How often should I water my tomato plants?
- To avoid fungal diseases such as mildew and blossom end necrosis, follow these tips:
- Water tomato plants regularly, but not excessively;
- Water at the end of the day, when the sun's rays are no longer to be feared;
- Avoid wetting foliage and flowers, and water at the foot of the plants;
- Mulch the soil to conserve moisture.
Do tomato plants need pruning?
This variety of tomato has an indeterminate growth habit. The stem will continue to elongate, forming numerous lateral branches, all of which produce flowers.
Pruning is not recommended. Pruning can cause open wounds on the tomatoes and lead to disease. For staking, these bulky plants can be kept in cages or on ladders.
When to harvest Roma Paste tomatoes?
Roma Paste tomatoes are harvested from June to October. This highly productive variety can produce several kilos of fruit per plant in a single season.
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Sow in pots at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
Solanaceae need light and heat to produce. In cool climates, it's best to grow them under cover and, depending on the soil, water them regularly.
Solanum lycopersicum
From 35 to 55 g
35 seeds
Italy
1800
This ancient variety originated in Rome, Italy.
